Why Having a Great Routine is Important for Your Health

Why having a routine is so important

At first glance, routine might sound like the opposite of freedom—something that boxes us in or removes spontaneity.

But in reality, routines create structure, rhythm, and mental space.

They allow your body and brain to move through the day with less friction. And when built with intention, they become one of the most powerful tools for long-term well-being.

Routines help reduce decision fatigue

Every day, we make thousands of micro-decisions—from what to eat for breakfast to whether we’ll work out or scroll social media. Over time, this constant mental juggling wears us down, leading to what's known as decision fatigue.

When your morning, meals, and movement are part of a routine, you free up mental energy for more meaningful decisions.
 

Routine supports your mental health

Research shows that people with consistent daily rhythms—especially around sleep, meals, and social activity—experience fewer symptoms of depression and stress.¹

Routine offers predictability, which helps us feel grounded, especially during stressful times. It gives your nervous system a sense of safety and stability.
 

Routine supports your body’s internal clock

Your body thrives on rhythm.

Everything from hormone production to digestion to sleep quality is governed by your circadian rhythm—a roughly 24-hour internal clock that cues your body when to feel alert, when to wind down, when to metabolize food, and more.

When you wake, eat, move, and sleep at consistent times, you’re reinforcing these internal systems. Disrupting this rhythm (think: late nights, skipped meals, irregular schedules) can throw your body off track. Read more: Sleep Stages, Circadian Rhythms, & Why They Matter
 

Routine builds resilience

Think of a good routine like scaffolding—it holds you up when life feels overwhelming.
When things get busy, stressful, or uncertain, your habits become a soft safety net. You don’t have to rethink how to take care of yourself each day—it’s already baked in.

That’s why routines are so important for things like recovering from illness or injury, staying consistent with fitness goals, and recovering from burnout.

Supplements to add to your routine to support your overall health

For immune health*

SolgarⓇ Quercetin Complex with Ester-CⓇ Plus

Quercetin is a plant pigment (bioflavonoid) naturally found in many foods such as onions, berries, and red wine. Its synergistic formula with Ester-CⓇ provides antioxidants and offers immune system support. Ester-C^Ⓡ Plus is a non-acidic form of Vitamin C that is gentle on the stomach and stays in white blood cells for up to 24 hours for immune support.^†*
 

For strong bones & teeth, nerve & muscle function, and immune health*

SolgarⓇ Vitamin D3 10,000 IU Softgels

Your body may not produce enough of this “sunshine vitamin” on its own, and it isn’t abundant in most foods either. And, as we age, our bodies struggle to produce and absorb Vitamin D.*

That’s why taking a vitamin D supplement is important for the maintenance of good health.* Since vitamin D is fat-soluble, our convenient, oil-based softgels are easy to swallow and absorb.

For daily energy support*

SolgarⓇ B-Complex “100” Capsules

Solgar® B-Complex “100” formula contains all the members of the Vitamin B family. Your body needs these vitamins to turn carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy.

One capsule taken daily helps:

• Provide support for occasional stress of daily living*
• Support daily energy*
• Maintain cardiovascular and nervous system health*
• Maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails*
   

How to create a strong daily routine

The key to a sustainable routine is to design a structure that supports your well-being and aligns with your natural energy patterns and lifestyle.
 

1. Start with anchors

Anchors are fixed points in your day—like waking up, meals, or bedtime—that you can build other habits around. For example, if you want to start taking supplements, do it at the same time each day, like right after breakfast or brushing your teeth.
 

2. Prioritize sleep and wake times

The foundation of a strong routine is a stable sleep-wake cycle. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day—even on weekends—supports your circadian rhythm, maintains good sleep quality, and helps support hormones related to stress, appetite, and energy metabolism.²
 

3. Schedule movement and meals

Try to move your body and eat meals at roughly the same time each day. One study found that even just two minutes of walking after eating can help blood sugar levels.³
 

4. Stack new habits onto existing ones

“Habit stacking” involves pairing a new habit with something you already do consistently.
For example, if you already have a morning coffee, you could stack your supplement routine onto that moment.
 

5. Keep it flexible

Life happens. Travel, work, or family needs may shift your day. What matters most is consistency over perfection. A strong routine is one that adapts without falling apart. Aim for rhythm, not rigidity.
 

¹https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0150312
²https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7202392/
³https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/17034/